Fit check on Vanson Commando

[newtojackets]

Apologies for asking about this again. I have just been so on the fence about this so I’m more sure.

Does this jacket fit me, or is it too big?

Things to consider:

1. I am wearing a thick sweater underneath, as without it I think it’s too big

2. I am currently in the processing of gaining weight / muscle in the gym

3. The jacket is not yet broken in so fits boxy (it’s vanson x-150, so think this would break in to drape better?)

I do really like the jacket, but how does it actually look on me?

 

[TREEMAN]

Looks good. Sweater doesn’t appear to really that thick. Keeper IMO

 

[ton312]

Lengths look good. I think it’s too wide and perhaps just not the right pattern. To my eye it looks simply too wide.

 

[navetsea]

when worn unzipped the front is overlapping I think ideally it should not overlapping to look nice being worn open since probably it would be worn like so most of the time.

 

[Observe]

ID on boots?

 

[Al 916]

What Ton said

 

[Tom71]

Personally, I think it looks good. Break-In will help too.

However, if YOU feel it’s too big, then it probably is…

 

[Mandarin]

Overall, it looks OK, and it will feel better with wear. If you like it, keep it. Personnaly, I think the back is way too long.

 

[newtojackets]

ID on boots?

Artisan Lab Chelsea boots

 

[newtojackets]

when worn unzipped the front is overlapping I think ideally it should not overlapping to look nice being worn open since probably it would be worn like so most of the time.

Will that change with break in?

 

[TartuWolf]

Might eventually fit good if you are really dedicated and hit the gym hard enough, but definitely a bit too big as is. I have the same issue with my Vanson chopper

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Doesn't look like a good fit in my view. Especially wide in the chest. That much cross over when a cross zip is open just doesn't look right to me.

 

[navetsea]

Will that change with break in?

yes perhaps it will, maybe when there is vertical creases going along the back or near the main zipper it will eventually sags and drapes more to open more on the front.

 

[newtojackets]

Consensus seems to be fairly clear! I will keep this jacket for a few months. If in that time I gain the weight that I plan to, I will keep it. If I don’t, will sell this jacket.

 

[Brandrea33]

That’s how I like a jacket to fit, but then again I prefer a bit of extra room to layer.

 

[robrinay]

Fit is a personal taste and for most it varies with the style of jacket and consequently if you ask for opinions you’ll usually get nearly as many as you get answers. For me it’s simple if my wife (= style Police) says she’s not going out with me wearing it then I sell it and buy another. Mind you if it’s for example my vintage Hercules Horsehide half belt or my natural Horsehide Aero sunburst I wear it when I’m out alone

 

[Marc mndt]

Imo the body is way too long for this style of jacket. It doesn't help that it doesn't have a belt, makes it look even more elongated.

With your athletic physique a shorter motorcycle jacket with more taper to the waist will look much better.

 

[barnabus]

I just think it's too big everywhere unfortunately.

It'll look better once it breaks in and if you stack on some pounds ofc, but even then it's still too long.

 

[Monitor]

Doesn't look perfect but it looks good. I like it. Lovely jacket.

 

[newtojackets]

Imo the body is way too long for this style of jacket. It doesn't help that it doesn't have a belt, makes it look even more elongated.

With your athletic physique a shorter motorcycle jacket with more taper to the waist will look much better.

I own a similar jacket, which is shorter and agreed it works better. Just trying to gauge if this works too, as I do quite like the piece. That being said, as of now I think it doesn’t work